Veterinary Hospital to host puppy workshop
     In order to help prospective and new puppy owners make the most of raising their puppy, Ocean County Veterinary Hospital, 838 River Ave., Lakewood, will hold a “Puppy Workshop” Sept. 18 from 3-6 p.m. Prospective and current owners are invited to bring their puppies to the workshop and playgroup. Whi
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Local Red Cross workers assist hurricane victims
     American Red Cross volunteers and employees from the area recently headed south to help Floridians deal with Hurricane Frances. Becky Burlew, of Belmar and Al Benedetti, of Brick, are there doing disaster assessment; Al Figueroa, of Howell, is helping with satellite communications; Phyllis Stern, of
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Seniors to cruise the Toms River with OCC
     Senior adults are invited to join the Academy for Lifelong Learning at Ocean County College for a cruise of the Toms River aboard the River Lady Sept. 18. Advance registration is required.
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‘Star Party’ to be held at Allaire State Park
     Allaire State Park, Route 524, Wall Township, will host a “Star Party” Sept. 17 at 8:30 p.m. Member of the STAR Astronomy Club of Monmouth County will lead the program and provide telescopes for the public to view the night sky. Participants will be able to view globular star clusters, planetary neb
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International Coastal Cleanup set for Sept. 18
     Individuals and groups across New Jersey are invited to join in a one-day volunteer effort to clean up the marine environment. The International Coastal Cleanup will be held Sept. 18 and is coordinated by The Ocean Conservancy. Locally, the cleanup is being coordinated by the Alliance for a Living O
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5K Run/Walk to benefit domestic violence victims
     The Fifth Annual 5K Run/Walk to benefit Dottie’s House will take place Sept. 18 at FirstEnergy Park, home of the Lakewood BlueClaws, 2 Stadium Way, Lakewood.
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Master Gardeners to host Fall Garden Day Sept. 19
     The Ocean County Master Gardeners will host its Fall Garden Day Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Agricultural Extension Building, 1623 Whitesville Road, Toms River. Admission is free.
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